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Tomorrow Party Of Japan To Divide A Month After Forming

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Tomorrow Party of Japan president Yukiko Kada bows during a press conference at Shiga Prefecture headquarters on December 26, 2012 in Otsu, Shiga, Japan. The party will be divided to two parties only one month after the foundation.

Tomorrow Party of Japan president Yukiko Kada bows during a press conference at Shiga Prefecture headquarters on December 26, 2012 in Otsu, Shiga, Japan. The party will be divided to two parties only one month after the foundation.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Prepares For New Year

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A Miko, shrine maiden instructs how to dress the costumes to part time shrine maidens in preparation for the New Year celebration at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine on December 28, 2012 in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. The shrine expects more than two million visitors for Hatsumoude, first visit to Shinto shrine during the first three days of the new year.

A Miko, shrine maiden instructs how to dress the costumes to part time shrine maidens in preparation for the New Year celebration at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine on December 28, 2012 in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. The shrine expects more than two million visitors for Hatsumoude, first visit to Shinto shrine during the first three days of the new year.

World's Longest High-speed Rail Starts Operation

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The first train CHR380A departing to Beijing is seen at Guangzhou South Station on December 26, 2012 in Guangzhou, China. The train connect 2,298 kilometers between Beijing and Guangzhou within eight hours.

The first train CHR380A departing to Beijing is seen at Guangzhou South Station on December 26, 2012 in Guangzhou, China. The train connect 2,298 kilometers between Beijing and Guangzhou within eight hours.

Oi Nuclear Plant Fault Reinvestigation Begins

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Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority investigate the fault called 'F-6', running underneath the emergency intake channel for the third and fourth reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co's Oi Nuclear Power Plant on December 28, 2012 in Oi, Fukui, Japan. The NRA committee could not reach a conclusion whether the fault was active or not after the first investigation last month, the assessment will affect the nuclear power plant operation.

Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority investigate the fault called 'F-6', running underneath the emergency intake channel for the third and fourth reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co's Oi Nuclear Power Plant on December 28, 2012 in Oi, Fukui, Japan. The NRA committee could not reach a conclusion whether the fault was active or not after the first investigation last month, the assessment will affect the nuclear power plant operation.

Oi Nuclear Plant Fault Reinvestigation Begins

The Asahi Shimbun

Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority investigate the fault called 'F-6', running underneath the emergency intake channel for the third and fourth reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co's Oi Nuclear Power Plant on December 28, 2012 in Oi, Fukui, Japan. The NRA committee could not reach a conclusion whether the fault was active or not after the first investigation last month, the assessment will affect the nuclear power plant operation.

Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority investigate the fault called 'F-6', running underneath the emergency intake channel for the third and fourth reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co's Oi Nuclear Power Plant on December 28, 2012 in Oi, Fukui, Japan. The NRA committee could not reach a conclusion whether the fault was active or not after the first investigation last month, the assessment will affect the nuclear power plant operation.

Okinawa Governor Nakaima Visits New Ministers

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New Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Okinawa Prefecture Governor Hirokazu Nakaima shake hands prior to their meeting at Foreign Ministry on December 27, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Nakaima demands the resolution of U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Airbase relocation to the new administration.

New Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Okinawa Prefecture Governor Hirokazu Nakaima shake hands prior to their meeting at Foreign Ministry on December 27, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Nakaima demands the resolution of U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Airbase relocation to the new administration.

Finance Ministers Handover Ceremony

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Outgoing Finance Minister Koriki Jojima (R) of Democratic Party of Japan and incoming Taro Aso of Liberal Democratic Party sign to the handover document at Finance Ministry on December 27, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.

Outgoing Finance Minister Koriki Jojima (R) of Democratic Party of Japan and incoming Taro Aso of Liberal Democratic Party sign to the handover document at Finance Ministry on December 27, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.

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Tomorrow Party of Japan president Yukiko Kada bows during a press... Fotografía de noticiasConferencia de prensa,Japón,Otsu,Política,Prefectura de Shiga,Presidente,Sede central,Vertical,Yukiko KadaPhotographer The Asahi ShimbunCollection: The Asahi Shimbun 2012 The Asahi ShimbunOTSU, JAPAN - DECEMBER 26: (CHINA OUT, SOUTH KOREA OUT) Tomorrow Party of Japan president Yukiko Kada bows during a press conference at Shiga Prefecture headquarters on December 26, 2012 in Otsu, Shiga, Japan. The party will be divided to two parties only one month after the foundation. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)